What the Twins and Wolves have to hope for is ownership that is rich enough to fund a winner, and humble enough to let the experts run the show.
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The Aurora raised $1 million in their first go-round in 2021, from 3,080 owners, but has “fallen short by a few months.”
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Aurora pull out of running for 2026 NWSL expansion franchise
For now, the Aurora remain a pre-professional women’s soccer franchise keeping all options open for the future.
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Stage is set: U.S. women’s soccer wins Olympic gold or Brazil’s Marta completes her quest
Saturday's gold medal game between the U.S. and Brazil will be a coronation for one side and motivation for the other entering the 2027 Women’s World Cup.
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Aurora
Will Minnesota Aurora go pro? Here’s what you need to know.
The pre-professional team, now armed with investors, is waiting to hear this fall whether it will become the 16th team in the NWSL, the nation’s top women’s league.
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Aurora standout Duong signs with USL W Super League team
Former Gopher Katie Duong, who led the Aurora in goals and assists this past season, is joining the DC Power Football Club, one of eight teams in the new USL W Super League.
July 24, 2024
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For Aurora 2 players, UPSL final is a chance to underline club identity
Like the first team, the Aurora 2 went undefeated during the regular season. On Sunday at TCO Stadium, the team could win a United Premier Soccer League conference title.
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Sports
History repeated: Aurora lose to Indy Eleven in playoffs
Friday’s playoff loss in Detroit — which included a late penalty-kick miss — was Minnesota’s first loss of the season, as the Aurora chased their first league championship following three undefeated regular seasons.
July 6, 2024
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Aurora playoff preview: Will Indy Eleven stand in their way again?
Two highly successful USL W League franchises will meet in the first round of the playoffs Friday. Here’s why, with the keys to Minnesota advancing.
July 4, 2024
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Souhan: Is this Aurora’s time to win it all?
The women's soccer club is trying to avoid the Minnesota habit of playoff disappointments after coming so close each of the past two seasons.
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The USL W plays a compact schedule. That hasn't stopped the Minnesota Aurora from having fun while topping the Heartland Division.
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Souhan: Reeve at heart of women’s sports success in Minnesota
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